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Corporate/M&A & Private Equity - Africa-wide

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What the Team is Known For

White & Case operates a well-resourced Africa practice. With notable depth in London and Paris, the firm also has impressive capabilities in Johannesburg and Cairo. It is regularly active on healthcare and pharma transactions, but of late the firm has been especially active on energy and tech-related deals, including in the areas of fintech and e-commerce. The department advises African corporations and international clients on M&A, investments and matters of OHADA law. Additionally, it has a strong client following of international PE houses and financial institutions.

Work Highlights

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  • White & Case partners in London and Cairo advised A.P. Moller Capital on its joint venture with Hassam Allam Utilities to create an integrated logistics platform Egypt and the wider MENA region.

Strengths

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The firm is best-in-class in transactional structures and documentations.

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The firm has a strong, dedicated team with a pragmatic and commercial approach to unlocking key issues in negotiations and transactions.

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They have an absolutely wonderful team with fabulous turnaround times. They are collaborative, provide impeccable drafting and are excellent in terms of working with multiple stakeholders.

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I regard White & Case as one of the top three corporate/M&A law firms on the African continent.

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The team is very commercial and business-minded. It has a very strong understanding of Africa and the various jurisdictions and legal complexities that exist there.

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Notable Practitioners

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Kenneth Barry
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Kenneth Barry
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Ken Barry is regularly instructed on high-value African transactions. He has wide-ranging experience acting for some of the world's largest private equity houses, assisting with deals in sectors such as telecoms, logistics, renewable energy and pharma.

Ken is one of the strongest M&A and PE lawyers operating in Africa. I would strongly recommend him to any potential client.

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